Teba, municipality of Spain
Teba is a small municipality in Málaga Province that sits on a rocky ridge overlooking surrounding fields and mountains. The settlement features narrow streets lined with old houses and mansions that reflect its past as a prosperous community.
The settlement was inhabited as far back as Neolithic times, and the Romans established a settlement called Attegua there. In the 14th century, Teba was the site of the Battle of Teba, where Scottish and Spanish forces fought for control of the castle.
The town's name comes from its Moorish period, when it was called Ostipo. Walking through the narrow streets today, you see the architecture and layout that reflects both this Islamic heritage and the later prosperity of the settlement.
The town is easy to explore on foot and offers clear views of the surrounding landscape from the hillside position. The best time to visit is outside the hottest summer months, when comfortable temperatures make walking through the streets more pleasant.
In 1330, the Scottish knight Sir James Douglas fought here alongside the Moors against Christian forces and died during the castle siege. A monument in the town honors this Scottish connection, making it a rare place where medieval Scottish and Moorish history intersect.
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